Bruce Springsteen’s biopic, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, has made a notable impact at the box office, grossing $42.8 million worldwide as of November 23, 2025. This places it at No. 20 on Billboard‘s list of the highest-grossing music biopics of all time.
Directed by Scott Cooper and starring Jeremy Allen White as Springsteen, the film explores a pivotal period in the artist’s career following his breakthrough album The River. The story focuses on the making of Nebraska, Springsteen’s raw and acoustic album that diverged from the commercial success of The River, but reflected the artist’s artistic growth. Though Deliver Me From Nowhere has received mixed reviews, it has struck a chord with audiences, particularly thanks to strong performances from White and co-stars Jeremy Strong and Paul Walter Hauser.
The film is based on Warren Zanes’ 2023 book Deliver Me from Nowhere, with some elements drawn from Springsteen’s own autobiography, Born to Run. It offers a more intimate take on Springsteen’s career, delving into the creative struggles that led to Nebraska, an album that would later become a cornerstone of his legendary career.
Despite the mixed reception from critics, Deliver Me From Nowhere‘s commercial success has solidified its place among some of the highest-grossing music biopics. The movie’s position in the top 20 showcases the enduring appeal of The Boss‘s story and his musical legacy.
Billboard’s Top 25 Music Biopics by Worldwide Grosses (Excerpt)
| Rank | Biopic | Worldwide Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | The Doors (1991) | $34.5 million |
| 20 | Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere (2025) | $42.8 million |
| 19 | Notorious (2009) | $44.4 million |
| 18 | Judy (2019) | $46 million |
| 17 | Funny Girl (1968) | $52.2 million |
Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere continues to resonate with fans, joining the ranks of iconic music films that have captured the stories of some of the greatest artists in rock history.